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Month: April 2017

Scouts BSA

Remembering Bill Hemenway, incredible Scouter and my friend

April 8, 2017 13

Bill Hemenway, Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver Award recipient and a lifelong Scouter, died April 3 at his home in Texas. He was 55.

Fun

Kicking & Screaming Episode 5 recap: ‘Rumble in the Jungle’

April 7, 2017 2

How did Eagle Scout Terry Fossum and his partner Natalie Casanova, a 29-year-old professional gamer with pink hair, fare in Kicking & Screaming Episode 5?

Camping

Scouts meet real-life heroes at massive Maryland camporee

April 7, 2017 2

At the county fairgrounds in Central Maryland, Scouts and leaders met representatives from more than 40 law enforcement and public-safety agencies.

Fun

‘MasterChef Junior’ just aired a Scouting-themed episode, and it was glorious

April 6, 2017 4

When it comes to camp cuisine, there’s no better food critic than a Scout. The folks at MasterChef Junior invited 50 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to judge.

Sponsored

Fresh meeting activity ideas to engage a Scout’s passion for exploration

April 6, 2017 Comments Off on Fresh meeting activity ideas to engage a Scout’s passion for exploration

Scout leaders, find hands-on meeting activity ideas at the all-new Nat Geo Kids Explorers Club. Visit the page on the Boys’ Life website to get started.

History of Scouting

What happens to Scouting Heritage MB requirement 4B during National Scouting Museum relocation?

April 6, 2017 23

As the National Scouting Museum prepares to relocate to Philmont, the procedure for completing Scouting Heritage merit badge requirement 4B has changed.

Fun

Top 5 merit badges for when you’re waiting for April the giraffe to give birth

April 5, 2017 10

We might as well be productive while we wait, so I present to you the five merit badges that are useful when waiting for April the giraffe to give birth.

Cub Scouting

How to create a budget for your pack, troop or crew

April 5, 2017 9

Creating a budget for your pack, troop, team, post, ship or crew is an essential part of every well-managed, well-financed unit.

Ask the Expert

Can Scouts drive themselves to and from events?

April 4, 2017 96

Is it OK for Scouts to drive themselves and others to meetings, weekend campouts, unit activities, area/regional/national events and more?

Fun

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, #ThankAScouter who made a difference

April 4, 2017 0

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, which is April, we want you to send in photos, videos and stories about great volunteers. It’s called #ThankAScouter.

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